Disposable apron means



y 5, 1964 J. G. MURPHY ETAL 3,131,399

DISPOSABLE APRON MEANS Filed March 11, 1963 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 F lG "RFIGZINVENTORS JAMES G, MURPHY BY HELEN LN URPHY WFWM May 5, 1964 J. G.MURPHY ETAL DISPOSABLE APRON MEANS 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed March 11, 1963INVENTOR. MURPHY HELEN I. MURPHY United States Patent 3,131,399DISPOSABLE APRON MEANS James G. Murphy and Helen 1. Murphy, both of 376Sunset Terrace, Mineola, Long island, N.Y., assignors of one-third toJames I. Malone Filed Mar. 11, 1%3, Ser. No. 264,388 Claims. C1. 2-48)This invention relates to disposable apron and bib means and moreparticularly to such means with roller type dispensing means.

There is a need for disposable aprons and bibs in order to eliminate thework of washing and ironing aprons and bibs which may become badlystained and therefore difiicut to wash. It is also difficult to wash andiron the tie strings since they generally get tangled up in the washingmachine and dryer with all the other contents thereof, creating buncheswhich greatly detracts from the washing and drying action of themachines. Also due to the tie strings, aprons and bibs are difficult tohandle and dispense even though they are made in disposable form.

The present invention provides a disposable apron or bib wherein thestring is concealed behind a tear tape on the waist band. When it isdesired to use the apron the tear tape may be removed or the string isripped through it and the apron is then ready to be used.

Since the strings are covered until needed, the disposable aprons andbibs may be dispensed from rollers like paper towels. The aprons andbibs of the present invention may be fabricated in a single web withperforations, so that one apron or bib may be torn off and be used.

More specifically, the tie strings are secured with two tapes along thewaist edge of the apron. The string is secured to a paper apron with afirst tape. The string is then folded over the first tape. A second tapeis then laid on the first tape and string securing the string and at thesame time the ends of the strings are put through the center of thesecond tape so that they extend slightly. When it is desired to use theaprons the string ends are merely pulled through the upper tape andfastened around the waist.

Accordingly, a principal object of the present invention is to providenew and improved apron means.

Another object of the invention is to provide new and improveddispensing means for disposable aprons and bibs.

Another object of the invention is to provide new and improved apron andbib means with a roller type dispenser.

Another object of the invention is to provide new and improved apron andbib means having the tie strings secured with a tear through tape.

Another object of the invention is to provide new and improveddisposable apron or bib means having one edge dimension adapted to fitapproximately one half way around the users waist, a first tape securedalong said edge, a string placed between said first tape and said paper,a second string mounted on said first tape, the ends of said stringextending through said second tape adjacent the center of said tape,said strings being adapted to be ripped through the second tape forusing the apron or bib.

Another object of the invention is to provide new and improved apron orbib means comprising a continuous web, of aprons or bibs, havingperforated separating points and having a tie string connected theretoby means of tear through tapes.

These and other objects of the invention will be apparent from thefollowing specification and drawings of which:

FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of the embodiment of the invention.

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FIGURE 2 is a plan view, partly exploded, of the embodiment of FIGURE 1.

FIGURE 3 is a perspective view of a roller dispensing the aprons of theembodiment of FIGURE 1.

FIGURES 4, 5, and 6 are perspective views of other embodiments of theinvention.

Referring to the figures, FIGURE 1 is a view of an apron 1 having tiestrings 2. and 3 which are secured to the body of the apron by means ofa tape which will be described. The body of the apron can be a singlelayer as laminated paper or a paper product such as a craft paper coatedwith plastic, so that outside will be mostly absorbent and the plasticcoating will be water proof to prevent spillage from coming through theapron. There are innumerable paper and plastic coated products whichwould be suitable. If desired the outer side of the apron may be printedover with a decorative design and made in a variety of pleasing colors.

The string may be any of a number of different types, but is preferablythin enough to be easily fastened by the tape which will be describedand strong enough for ripping through the tear tape and for normal usagein fastening an apron about the waist, or fastening a bib about the neckof the user. The string may include ribbons or tapes and may be ofcotton, elastic, plastic or equivalent materials.

The embodiment of FIGURE 1 is also suitable for use as a bib. However,in such case the size would be chosen smaller than if the use was to bean apron. A typical size for an apron would be about 16 inches acrossthe top, 20 inches along the bottom, and about 16 inches deep. The sizemay be varied as desired. The dimensions for the bib would beproportionally smaller and smaller yet if the bib were for smallchildren. However, the same proportions would be preferable.

FIGURE 2 shows apron blank 1, and the tape construc tion is exploded toshow how string is fastened to the body 1. In attaching the string, thestring is laid across adjacent the top edge of the apron on either sideand fastened thereto by the tape 4. This tape may be of paper or plasticpressure sensitive tape or other equivalent. The ends of the string arethen folded back towards the center portion and a small portion of theends are drawn through a second tape 5 adjacent to the center. This tape5 is then cemented down on the first tape 4 so that the only thingextending are the two ends of the strings 6 and 7. Alternatively, thetwo tapes and string may be assembled and then applied to the web.

The secondtape 5 is primarily to hold the string in a covered manner sothat the apron may be dispensed. The tape 5 is not relied for strengthand is designed as a tear through tape preferably of light paper, sothat by holding the ends 6 and 7 in the fingers, they may be rippedthrough the tape 5 thereby providing sufficient length to tie around thewaist of the user. Alternatively, the tape 5 may be removed completelywhen it is desired to release the string. The top edge of the apron 1can fit around approximately one-half of the waist of the user and thelength of the string is sufficient to tie around the waist of the user.The length of the string is not critical since the string preferably hassufficient elasticity.

FIGURE 3 shows a plurality of aprons 10' through 14 which are fabricatedfrom a single web of material which is mounted on the roller '15. Theweb contains a series of perforations 16-, 17, 18, 19, and 29, so thatone apron may be easily torn ed the dispenser and used as described. Theroller may be mounted in a convenient place for instance under a kitchenshelf.

Note that the aprons are preferably back to back in the web in order tosimplify the cutting of the web. In other words, the top portions of theaprons abut each other and the lower portions abut each other. Thisprocedure also simplifies the application of the string and tapes to theWeb. Two sets of tapes may be placed on the web simultaneously therebysaving time in production.

The aprons and bibs may be of any desired size and shape and the edgesmay be scalloped, pinked, notched, or have other decorative edges. Alsovarious designs may be printed on the aprons or bibs includingdecorative designs for parties, novelty use, holidays, and alsoadvertising material if desired.

FIGURE 4 shows another embodiment of the inven tion wherein the apronsor bibs 2t 21, etc. are folded and slide in a box 22.

As shown in FIGURE 5, the box 22 has a slot 23, one edge which has aserrated edge 24 for tearing 05 the aprons.

FIGURE 6 shows a modification of the invention comprising, an apron 25,which is the same as the previously described but it has a pocket 25.This pocket would be useful especially when the aprons or bibs are usedfor children. They can catch crumbs or spillage or" liquids.

Many modifications may be Tnfldfi by those who des re to practice theinvention without departing from the scope thereof which is defined bythe following claims:

We claim:

1. A disposable apron comprising;

a sheet of material having one edge dimensioned to fit approximatelyhalf way around the Waist of the user,

a first tape secured along said edge,

a tie string secured between said first tape and said material alongsubstantially the entire length of said tape,

a second tape mounted on said first tape, the ends of the string beingfolded back between said first and second tapes and extending throughsaid second t-ape adjacent the center of said edge,

said string being adapted to be pulled entirely through said secondtape.

2.An apron as in claim 1 wherein said material is plastic coated paper.

3. A plurality of aprons as in claim 1 in a continuous web,

said web being perforated across at spaced lines and being wound on aroller.

4. A plurality of aprons as in 3 wherein said material is plastic coatedpaper.

5. A disposable bib comprising;

a sheet of disposable material having one edge dimensioned to fitapproximately half way around the neck of the user,

a first tape secured along said edge,

a tie string secured between said first tape and said material alongsubstantially the entire length of said tape,

a second tape mounted on said first tape, the ends of the string beingfolded back between said first and second tapes and extending throughsaid second tape adjacent the center of said edge,

said string being adapted to be pulled entirely through said secondtape.

6. A plurality of bibs as in claim 5 in a continuous web,

said web being perforated across at spaced lines and being wound on aroller.

7. A disposable cover member comprising;

a sheet of disposable material having one edge dimensioned to fitapproximately half Way around the user,

a first tape secured along said edge,

a tie sting secured between said first tape and said material alongsubstantially the entire length of said tape,

a second tape mounted on said first tape, the ends of the string beingfolded back between said first and second tapes and extending throughsaid second tape adjacent the center of said edge,

said string being adapted to be pulled entirely through said secondtape.

8. A plurality of cover members as in claim 7 in a continuous Web,

said web being perforated across at spaced lines and being wound on aroller.

9. A plurality of cover members as in claim 7 in a continuous Web,

said web being folded and perforated across at spaced lines,

a box adapted to receive said folded web,

said cox having a slot with a cutting edge.

10. A disposable cover member comprising,

a sheet of disposable material having one edge dimensioned to fitapproximately half way around the user,

a first tape secured along said edge,

a tie string secured between said first tape and said material alongsubstantially the entire length of said tape,

a second tape mounted on said first tape, the ends of the string beingfolded back between said first and second tapes and extending throughsaid second tape adjacent the center of said edge,

said string being adapted to be pulled entirely through said secondtape,

and a pocket member mounted on said lower portion of said cover member.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS

1. A DISPOSABLE APRON COMPRISING; A SHEET OF MATERIAL HAVING ONE EDGEDIMENSIONED TO FIT APPROXIMATELY HALF WAY AROUND THE WAIST OF THE USER,A FIRST TAPE SECURED ALONG SAID EDGE, A TIE STRING SECURED BETWEEN SAIDFIRST TAPE AND SAID MATERIAL ALONG SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE LENGTH OFSAID TAPE, A SECOND TAPE MOUNTED ON SAID FIRST TAPE, THE ENDS OF THESTRING BEING FOLDED BACK BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND TAPES ANDEXTENDING THROUGH SAID SECOND TAPE ADJACENT THE CENTER OF SAID EDGE,SAID STRING BEING ADAPTED TO BE PULLED ENTIRELY THROUGH SAID SECONDTAPE.